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Board backs federal bill to ease naturalization for noncitizen veterans; motion passes unanimously
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to back the Veteran Service Recognition Act and asked county departments to continue outreach to immigrant veterans and deported veterans seeking assistance.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Oct. 14 to endorse federal legislation intended to streamline naturalization and provide relief for noncitizen service members and deported veterans.
Why it matters: Supporters told the board the bill — introduced by Congressman Mark Takano — would help veterans who served honorably but lack citizenship, and would also create processes to review removal cases and allow some deported veterans to seek legal permanent residence.
The motion, introduced by Supervisor Hilda Solis and seconded by Supervisor Janice Hahn, passed on a 5-0 vote after…
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